Articles by "Mary Arens"
Mary Arens, health enews contributor, is a senior content specialist at Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. She has 20+ years of experience in communications plus a degree in microbiology. Outside of work, Mary makes healthy happen with hiking, yoga, gardening and walks with her dog, Chester.
It’s a super versatile food that you can easily incorporate into many of your favorite sweet and savory dishes. Learn how it may improve your digestion.
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Not to be confused with Tai Chi, this ancient Chinese medicine practice may help your body physically and mentally.
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